Eptoin 30 MG Suspension
About Eptoin 30 MG Suspension
Eptoin 30 MG Suspension helps in the treatment of worm infections and Schistosoma infections. It is prescribed to treat all stages of schistosomiasis caused by all Schistosoma species pathogenic to humans; clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis.
You must consume this drug along with foods. Consume this drug with a glass of water. Also, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must take medical help before consuming this drug.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this drug throughout your treatment. Do not skip the doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping without completing the course of this drug may increase your risk of further infection.
Take exactly as directed for full course of medication. Tablets may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food. Increase dietary intake of fruit juices. All family members and close friends should also be treated.
To reduce the possibility of reinfection, wash hands and scrub nails carefully with soap and hot water before handling food, before eating, and before and after toileting. Keep hands out of the mouth. Disinfect toilet daily and launder bed linens, undergarments, and nightclothes daily with hot water and soap.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Eptoin 30 MG Suspension
Contraception
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Eptoin 30 MG Suspension ?
Hypersensitivity
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Eptoin 30 MG Suspension ?
Headache
Nausea Or Vomiting
Loss Of Appetite
Rash
Urticaria
Loose Stools
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Eptoin 30 MG Suspension
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.
Is it habit forming?
No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.
Does this affect kidney function?
As relevant information is not available, kindly consult your doctor to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients suffering from kidney diseases.
Does this affect liver function?
Relevant information is not available. Please consult to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver impairment.
How long is the duration of effect?
This medicine will remain active for about 4 - 5 hours after its onset of action.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine is initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Eptoin 30 MG Suspension ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Eptoin 30 MG Suspension , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Phenykem 30 MG Suspension
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of an overdose, take medical help immediately.
Are there any missed dose instructions?
It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
Where is the Eptoin 30 MG Suspension approved?
India
United States
Japan
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Belonging to the class of anthelmintics (anti-worm), this drug affects the permeability of the cell membrane thereby killing the worms. This drug increases the cell permeability to calcium in schistosomes, causing strong contractions and paralysis of worm musculature leading to detachment of suckers from the blood vessel walls and to dislodgement.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Eptoin 30 MG Suspension ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Interaction with Medicine
Interaction with Food
Interaction with Disease
FAQs about Eptoin 30 MG Suspension
Ques : What are the storage instructions of Eptoin 30 MG Suspension?
Ans : Eptoin 30 MG Suspension is stored at room temperature in darkness away from humidity.
Ques : Does Eptoin 30 MG Suspension cause heart conditions?
Ans : Eptoin 30 MG Suspension should be used with care in patients suffering from heart conditions. They should be monitored for heart palpitations and irregular heartbeats.
Ques : How is Eptoin 30 MG Suspension administered?
Ans : Eptoin 30 MG Suspension can be administered orally. It may also be crushed with water or juice.
Ques : What are the precautions to be taken with Eptoin 30 MG Suspension?
Ans : You should avoid grapefruit juice or grapefruit and get regular check-ups as Eptoin 30 MG Suspension may make a health condition severe.
Ques : Do Eptoin 30 MG Suspension cause CNS issues?
Ans : Eptoin 30 MG Suspension may affect the central nervous system, hence, the patients with active/history of CNS disorders should be closely monitored.
References
Phenytoin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/phenytoin
Phenytoin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00252
PHENYTOIN Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=PHENYTOIN
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